A podcast that explores what it means to work with purpose by interviewing people who are working for more than just a paycheck. Are you in corporate America grinding away the weeks as you watch the years fly by? Do you have that voice in your head that’s asking for something more? But you shouldn’t complain, right? You’ve got a good job, good pay, good benefits. There’s people out there that would kill for a job like that. But that little voice just won’t go away. I’m your host Gino. And as ...
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A podcast dedicated to helping you launch and grow your own podcast. New episodes every month to help keep you up to date on the latest podcast tools, new growth ideas, and anything new in the world of podcasting! You can think of this show as sort of a podcast encyclopedia. In each episode we will discuss one specific topic within podcasting, whether it has to do with recording quality audio, launching a podcast, or growing your new show. This show is mostly for new podcasters and soon to b ...
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I am on a mission to build a community of empowered individuals to stay curious in their work, their relationships, and daily lives. By interviewing experts & uniting astrology & psychology, I will hold the space to connect you to new wisdom, unique stories, and insightful resources for you to cultivate your best human experience. Let’s get curious…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. I am so honored & excited to be speaking with Tracey Tee, the founder of Moms on Mushrooms today! Tracey Tee has been actively involved in the momosphere for over 10 years, first co-creating and staring in the nationally touring cult-hit comed…
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"I want to use music and the arts to really bring people out of the shadow, celebrate diversity, and bring them into community. To be able to give back, and recognize that everybody has value." -Adam I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Christoferson, the founder of Musical Intervention in this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose. Adam share…
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In this solo episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I reflect on the challenges of starting new ventures and the frustrations that come with a lack of immediate progress. This showed up for me when building my new website and learning Wordpress, and also starting a new job. I discuss the internal struggle of being hard on yourself for not grasping…
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Phil went from not being able to get a job, to owning his own plumbing business, flipping houses, and owning 7 rental properties. In this episode I sat down with my friend Phil Restivo. A resilient and motivated person who doesn't take no for an answer. He is a plumber by trade but as you will find out in this episode, he is truly someone with a de…
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Opening a boutique supply store at the age of 24 after graduating college with a degree in philosophy. Chelsea Risling is the founder of Meraki Supply Co. a boutique storefront featuring products from other small businesses. In this episode we talked about her experience of graduating college and then going in a completely different direction and o…
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Joe George has figured out how to make music for a living. In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I had the pleasure of talking to Joe George, a songwriter, producer, and Emmy nominated film composer with an unwavering love for creating. Joe shares his experiences in first falling in love with music, figuring out how to make money gigging a…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Dr. Jennifer Freed is the best selling author of Use Your Planets Wisely and a renowned psychological astrologer and social and emotional education trainer. She has spent over thirty years consulting clients and businesses world wide on psycho…
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Lessons that I've learned in the past month of podcasting. I've taken a break, built a website for my show, got on TikTok, and My new podcast website workingtowardsourpurpose.com Castmagic - Podcast AI copy writer How to connect with me further: Pleasantpodcasts.com Subscribe to my email list由Pleasant Podcasts
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Seraphina Capranos is a clinical herbalist, homeopath, and initiated priestess with a practice spanning over two decades. As well as being a deeply engaging teacher and speaker, she has a clinical practice on Salt Spring Island. Her unique ble…
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Help me podcast is back! A new episode of the things that I learned in the last month of podcasting! Clip making AI Opus Clips Taking a break from podcasting Podcast hosting RedCircle How to connect with me further: Pleasantpodcasts.com Subscribe to my email list由Pleasant Podcasts
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My brother Michael just came back from a month long trip to Nepal and shares what he learned. In this episode I sat down with my twin brother Michael to discuss his recent trip to a small remote village in Nepal. Michael shares some of the lessons he learned and shares his insight into the village's way of life. While he was there he helped rebuild…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. I’m so excited to have Hiwa joining me on today's episode! Hiwa is a podcast host, self-improvement enthusiast, and an expert in nervous system regulation & attachment theory. A lawyer by training, Hiwa suffered from extreme gut issues, hormon…
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Cory gave one of his custom built guitars to one of his favorite bands after a show. In this episode I sit down with Cory Reynolds, the founder and owner of CRC Guitars, who shares his inspiring journey of turning his passion for music and woodworking into a business. We discuss the challenges teaching yourself how to build a guitar, the impact of …
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A thought that I had recently inspired this episode. The concept of choosing what we are known by others. Connecting with people who have recently resonated with my journey, has brought me to the realization that we have the ability to shape our own narrative. From transitioning out of a corporate job to pursuing more meaningful work, to doing more…
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A business that was built during the pandemic to allow health care workers to have a little bit of self care. Today I sit down with Dimitri Cotman, the founder of Zenith Point Candles, as he shares his inspiring story of building a successful business from the ground up. From the challenges of starting a new business without any prior business know…
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From selling insurance to learning how to grow mushrooms, Patrick Blanchette has found purpose in his work. He is founder of Union City Farms, a gourmet mushroom farm. After I read an article online where Patrick was quoted in saying, ”I could literally do my entire job without thinking” I knew I had to reach out and have him on the podcast. We tal…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Today I’m honored to have Lihi Benisty joining me! Lihi is a meditation & breathwork practitioner for Open while also mentoring & partnering with clients who are looking for guidance & to dive deeper! We discuss: Lihi's Sun, Moon & Rising Lihi…
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Are you someone who think's they can't meditate? If you are, you better tune in to this episode with Kobéy Smith. As someone who used to believe the same, Kobéy might just be the guy to get you to rethink what meditation is. We talked about the stigma of what people think it is, and what it actualy can be. We also discuss his entrepreneurial journe…
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This summer, the powder ridge mountain of Connecticut will be the home of the first annual Transcend yoga and wellness Festival, and today I sat down with Allie O'kane, the creator and founder of this amazing event. Allie shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion for yoga, holistic healing, and above all helping others. She discusses the c…
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Today I reflect on the one year anniversary of the podcast and the 3rd year anniversary of me deciding to leave the corporate life. I talk a little bit about my journey of entrepreneurial challenges, redefining how my business serves me, and how embracing my authenticity will lead me to my next step. In this shorter episode I take an introspective …
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In this episode I spoke with author, speaker, founder of the nonprofit Pajama Program, and someone who was featured on Oprah, Genevieve Piturro. I was so inspired by her book Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas, that I had to have her on the podcast. We had such an inspiring discussion I'm really excited to share this episode. Genevieve takes us on a jou…
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In today's episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I sat down with Alex Angeloff, owner of Remedy Co and The Cultured Cafe. Alex shares his journey from a background in drug dealing and spending time in prison to founding a craft CBD company, and later opening a cafe that specializes in fermented foods. We talk about personal growth, healthy eating…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. I’m excited to have Tara Vogel joining me, a Certified Astrologer, Coach, & Founder of the Luminary Parenting Community! Through her own family dynamics, Tara discovered astrology & is committed to helping other parents understand their own & …
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In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose I talk to my friend Chelsea Paquin about journey from finding her footing in various marketing career paths, to navigating the challenges of van life, to embracing her passion for astrology. Chelsea reflects on her transition from traditional employment to freelancing after getting fired from a job. Sh…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Heather is a certified respiratory therapist from Connecticut, but has worked as a traveling RT all over the east coast. Heather was sexually assaulted in 2021, and has used her experience with mental & physical therapy to launch her non-profi…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Gino is owner and founder of Pleasant Podcasts, a podcast production company and also has his own show called Working Towards Our Purpose! After spending 6 years in corporate America as a mechanical engineer, he decided life was too short to b…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter, I am focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. On today's episode, we're celebrating 1 Year of The Moon & Your Mind and sending off our favorite host, Alyssa! We discuss: Alyssa's Bachelorette & Wedding Alyssa's Career Updates Chelsea's Summer International Travels Chelsea's Van Life Chels…
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This will be the last Help Me Podcast episode for now. Thank you to everyone for listening! -Gino由Pleasant Podcasts
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In this episode I'll share a story about the importance of embracing experimental phases and not being afraid to fail. Drawing inspiration from a speaker at a networking event, I reflect on how having an experimental mindset can benefit podcasters who may be stuck in indecision or haven't started their podcast yet. Trying different approaches, expl…
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Today's episode is all about starting a podcast with other people who are also starting their own podcast. I'll be sharing my experience with a new program I'm part of and how it has inspired me to think about creating a collaborative podcasting cohort. Something I've thought about before, but now have a new lens on envisioning. We'll dive into the…
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Today's episode is another concept one. I discuss a conversation that I had with someone about how podcasting can be a great way to step into your purpose. If you're working a job that you know isn't right you can feel stuck. But a podcast is a great medium to put energy into that can help get your momentum going to make a change. Starting a podcas…
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Have you ever considered taking your podcast to the next level by organizing a live in-person event? Well, in today's episode I will be sharing my own experience in planning and executing an in person event. A podcast is a great way to create community, and an event is the perfect way to build that community and to bring it offline and in person. P…
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Today's episode is a little than most of my episodes. I didn't really have a specific topic I addressed this this one, but more of a jumble of thoughts about following the things that most excite you. For me it's something I've been doing for the last few weeks and it's brought some clarity and helped me make decisions that align with my passions. …
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter & Alyssa Rae we are focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. We are so thrilled to introduce you all to Charlie Ann Max! Charlie is a multidisciplinary artist, founder of Füde, and a graduate of both the Joffrey Ballet and the health supportive plant based culinary program at the Institute…
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In today's episode, we'll be diving into a topic that might make you a little uncomfortable - leveraging your friends and family when launching a new podcast. Feeling hesitant to share your podcast with the people can be hard because you might be fearing judgment or criticism. But telling people about your show can really give you a boost of listen…
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Shure just released the Shure SM7dB, which is the follow up to the podcast industry standard mic, the Shure SM7B. This mic is a long time coming and Shure really fixed the one major issue with the SM7b. Although it's a great mic, it was so gain heavy you needed to use an external preamp in order to really use it. With the new SM7dB, you no longer n…
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In this episode, we'll be discussing the topic of noise removal and how it can enhance the audio quality of your podcast. We'll shed some light on what noise removal is and how it can be utilized in your recording and editing process. I'll share my personal experiences with various noise removal plug-ins like Reaper, Waves, and Izotope, discussing …
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Derek Okley is an educator, business strategist, coach, and author who uses podcasting as a means to empower individuals and showcase the incredible work being done by ordinary people in their communities. He was initially inspired to pursue a career in education after witnessing the positive impact of his mentor in the special education department…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter & Alyssa Rae we are focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. Today we have the great pleasure to sit in conversation with Amy Lea! Amy is an Astrologer, Human Design Guide and Business Coach who teaches, mentors, speaks, writes and creates. Her motto is Coherence over Hustle which is the e…
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In today's episode, we dive into the world of dynamic ad insertions. We'll talk about what they are, how they work, and why you need them for your podcast. Discover how dynamic ad insertions allow you to seamlessly insert new audio content into already published episodes, such as ads, intros, and even promotions for your own services. They can help…
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We all know podcast editing can be time-consuming. If you're meticulous about removing every filler word or perfecting every word, it can add extra hours to your editing process. When I first started editing, I was nervous to edit other people's podcasts and wanted them to sound perfect. But then I realized that the extra time I was spending removi…
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Today we'll discuss the importance of EQ and compression in improving the clarity and sound quality of your podcast. While this topic may be more suited for podcasters who have been at it for a little bit, beginners can also benefit from understanding these essential tools. EQ, or equalization, allows you to adjust the volume of different frequency…
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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Raheem Nelson, a talented artist and entrepreneur from New Haven. Raheem takes us through his artistic journey, from his early days as a cartoonist and illustrator all the way to having his art featured in Time Square in NYC. Join us as we explore Raheem's experiences with finding su…
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In this episode we discuss the story of popular comedian Theo Von and the unfortunate situation he faced with his podcast. This incident raised the question of whether pursuing paid ads should be the ultimate goal for podcasters. Is there a better way to monetize your show and provide value to your listeners? We'll explore alternative monetization …
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In this episode we talk about how podcasting is not just about creating content, but also about marketing and reaching out to potential listeners. Reaching out to people personally and inviting them to listen to your podcast might not be something you want to do, but maybe a more grassroots marketing approach can help you gain some momentum for a n…
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Hosted by Chelsea Winter & Alyssa Rae we are focused on staying curious & building a community of empowered individuals. We are so honored to sit in connection with Salwa Kyobe today! Salwa is the creator of Fundamental Hunger, a collective playground to grow intimacy around what it means to belong to ourselves, while doing so with others. She love…
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Recently I ran into a concept that I found interesting; a reverse interview. Hosts usually conduct the interviews, but what if you flipped the script and interviewed the host instead? You get on their podcast, but your the one interviewing them. Today we explore the potential benefits of this approach for both hosts and aspiring podcasters. From bu…
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E65 Growing Your Podcast on LinkedIn: Unlocking the Platform's Potential for Content Creators
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In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of using LinkedIn to help grow your podcast. We'll be sharing insights from Judy Fox, a LinkedIn business accelerator, who reveals the untapped potential of this unique social media platform. From the different mindset of LinkedIn users to the higher caliber content found on the platform, Judy shares …
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Today my guest Dave Phelan shares his entrepreneur journey from working in the corporate world, to starting his own startup app, to pivoting to a successful consulting business. Dave is an entrepreneur who grew up outside Philadelphia and studied business at Susquehanna University. After college, he started working at an engineering firm but always…
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On today's episode, we're diving into a new and innovative way of launching a podcast that will create excitement and anticipation within your community. We're talking about the concept of "working out loud," where you share your podcast journey and involve your audience in the creation process. By seeking input and feedback, not only will you refi…
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